GeForce RTX 3060 Ti vs Intel Arc Pro A30M

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

2020Core: 1410 MHzBoost: 1665 MHz

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Intel

Intel Arc Pro A30M

2022Core: 1500 MHzBoost: 2000 MHz

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RTX 3060 Ti

Performance Spectrum - GPU

About G3D Mark

G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

2020

Why buy it

  • +246.5% higher PassMark G3D performance.
  • Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 50.9 vs 0 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
  • Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
  • 100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 4 GB).
  • More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

  • 300% higher power demand at 200W vs 50W.

Intel Arc Pro A30M

2022

Why buy it

  • Draws 50W instead of 200W, a 150W reduction.
  • More future proof: Generation 12.7 (2022−2023) on 6nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

  • Lower PassMark G3D performance (5,862 vs 20,312).
  • Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
  • Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
  • Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 50.9 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $399 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3060 Ti better than Intel Arc Pro A30M?
Yes. GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 20,312 vs 5,862 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is a 2020 card with DLSS Super Resolution, while Intel Arc Pro A30M is a 2022 model from an older generation with no meaningful modern upscaling stack. So this is not really a tight same-tier comparison. It is more a modern card against an older, weaker alternative.
Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?
GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting 246.5% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 8 GB instead of 4 GB, and better upscaling support with DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack. That leaves it with more room for heavier textures, tougher ray tracing loads, and higher-end 1440p or 4K gaming over the next few years.
Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?
GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the smarter buy today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is priced in an unclear MSRP range at $399 MSRP versus an unclear MSRP, and you are getting 246.5% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 100+%. Intel Arc Pro A30M is the newer 2022 card, so it still has a real case if you care more about newer architecture and lower power draw (50W vs 200W) than about squeezing out the strongest gaming value today.
When does Intel Arc Pro A30M make more sense than GeForce RTX 3060 Ti?
Yes. Intel Arc Pro A30M is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. It makes more sense if your priority is newer architecture, lower power draw (50W vs 200W), and staying closer to an unclear MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of GeForce RTX 3060 Ti. The trade-off is that GeForce RTX 3060 Ti currently gives you 246.5% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 100+%.

Games Benchmarks

Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 9800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.

Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

PresetGeForce RTX 3060 TiIntel Arc Pro A30M
1080p
low152 FPS101 FPS
medium137 FPS90 FPS
high118 FPS76 FPS
ultra100 FPS63 FPS
1440p
low131 FPS92 FPS
medium107 FPS78 FPS
high91 FPS65 FPS
ultra82 FPS54 FPS
4K
low77 FPS46 FPS
medium65 FPS43 FPS
high50 FPS31 FPS
ultra43 FPS27 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

PresetGeForce RTX 3060 TiIntel Arc Pro A30M
1080p
low425 FPS143 FPS
medium366 FPS105 FPS
high296 FPS74 FPS
ultra248 FPS49 FPS
1440p
low272 FPS92 FPS
medium229 FPS61 FPS
high190 FPS46 FPS
ultra156 FPS34 FPS
4K
low133 FPS42 FPS
medium114 FPS31 FPS
high96 FPS25 FPS
ultra73 FPS19 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

PresetGeForce RTX 3060 TiIntel Arc Pro A30M
1080p
low859 FPS264 FPS
medium693 FPS211 FPS
high602 FPS176 FPS
ultra457 FPS132 FPS
1440p
low658 FPS198 FPS
medium529 FPS158 FPS
high452 FPS132 FPS
ultra343 FPS99 FPS
4K
low434 FPS132 FPS
medium346 FPS106 FPS
high275 FPS86 FPS
ultra221 FPS60 FPS
Valorant

Valorant

PresetGeForce RTX 3060 TiIntel Arc Pro A30M
1080p
low580 FPS264 FPS
medium514 FPS211 FPS
high424 FPS176 FPS
ultra373 FPS132 FPS
1440p
low478 FPS198 FPS
medium427 FPS158 FPS
high335 FPS132 FPS
ultra290 FPS99 FPS
4K
low285 FPS100 FPS
medium266 FPS77 FPS
high234 FPS67 FPS
ultra195 FPS54 FPS

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3060 Ti and Intel Arc Pro A30M

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in December 1 2020. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1410 MHz to 1665 MHz. It has 4864 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 38 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 20,312 points. Launch price was $399.

Intel

Intel Arc Pro A30M

The Intel Arc Pro A30M is manufactured by Intel. It was released in August 8 2022. It features the Generation 12.7 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1500 MHz to 2000 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. It features 8 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,862 points.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti scores 20,312 versus the Intel Arc Pro A30M's 5,862 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti leads by 246.5%. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is built on Ampere while the Intel Arc Pro A30M uses Generation 12.7, both on 8 nm vs 6 nm. Shader units: 4,864 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 1,024 (Intel Arc Pro A30M). Raw compute: 16.2 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 4.096 TFLOPS (Intel Arc Pro A30M). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 2000 MHz. Ray tracing: 38 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 8 (Intel Arc Pro A30M) with 152 Tensor cores.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3060 TiIntel Arc Pro A30M
G3D Mark Score
20,312+247%
5,862
Architecture
Ampere
Generation 12.7
Process Node
8 nm
6 nm
Shading Units
4864+375%
1024
Compute (TFLOPS)
16.2 TFLOPS+296%
4.096 TFLOPS
Boost Clock
1665 MHz
2000 MHz+20%
ROPs
80+150%
32
TMUs
152+138%
64
L2 Cache
4 MB
4 MB
Ray Tracing Cores
38+375%
8

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Intel Arc Pro A30M relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3060 TiIntel Arc Pro A30M
Upscaling Tech
DLSS 2 Super Resolution
Upscaling support
Frame Generation
Not Supported
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
NVIDIA Reflex
Standard
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the Intel Arc Pro A30M has 4 GB. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs System.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3060 TiIntel Arc Pro A30M
VRAM Capacity
8 GB+100%
4 GB
Memory Type
GDDR6
Shared
Memory Bandwidth
448 GB/s
System
Bus Width
256-bit
System
L2 Cache
4 MB
4 MB
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti draws 200W versus the Intel Arc Pro A30M's 50W — a 120% difference. The Intel Arc Pro A30M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 350W (Intel Arc Pro A30M). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3060 TiIntel Arc Pro A30M
TDP
200W
50W-75%
Recommended PSU
600W
350W-42%
Power Connector
8-pin
PCIe-powered
Length
242mm
Height
112mm
Slots
2
Temp (Load)
75
Perf/Watt
101.6
117.2+15%
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Value Analysis

The Intel Arc Pro A30M is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2020).

FeatureGeForce RTX 3060 TiIntel Arc Pro A30M
MSRP
$399
Codename
GA104
DG2-128
Release
December 1 2020
August 8 2022
Ranking
#73
#402